… He argues that the government is hiding behind Section 207 and 208 of Act 29 to silence Ghanaians who criticise it. “The charges against Abronye DC, Baba Amando, David Essandoh, and others are, in substance and in effect, criminal libel prosecutions. …
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David Essandoh — NPP Agona West Constituency Organiser arrested over a social media post about power outages.
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Afenyo-Markin condemns arrest of NPP regional chairman as political persecution
… He cited the arrests and prosecutions of several NPP communicators and activists, including David Essandoh, Abubakar Yakubu and John Ntim Fordjour. …
Mahama Is Resurrecting The Criminal Libel Law – Osahen… He cited several incidents involving NPP communicators and activists, including the arrest of David Essandoh over a social media post about power outages, the prosecution of Abubakar Yakubu and the arrest of Alfred Ababio Kumi. …
The state sponsored persecution must stop- Afenyo-Markin
… Bawumia cited the alleged arrest and detention of David Essandoh over social media comments relating to the return of dumsor, as well as the detention of Abronye DC. …
I cried to Bawumia during my BNI arrest, but he ignored me – Nana Yaa Jantuah… Dr Bawumia cited the arrest and detention of social media commentator David Essandoh, as well as the decision to place NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe Abronye in custody,y as examples of what he termed politically motivated intimidation. …
Bawumia condemns alleged intimidation of NPP supporters… Dr Bawumia specifically referenced the arrest and subsequent release of David Essandoh over comments made on social media concerning the return of dumsor, as well as the detention of Kwame Baffoe Abronye. …
Bawumia warns against abuse of state power and threats to democracy… Bawumia pointed to two recent cases: the arrest and subsequent release of David Essandoh over a social media post lamenting the return of power outages, or “dumsor,” and the detention of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe Abronye. …
NDC Govt Suppressing Free Speech – BawumiaBawumia accuses NDC government of stifling free speech
… Bawumia also referenced the arrest and subsequent release of social media commentator David Essandoh, who was reportedly picked up after lamenting online over the resurgence of power outages, popularly referred to as “dumsor.” “The latest of such acts of intimidation has been the …
Mahama gov’t is stifling free speech – Bawumia… Bawumia also referenced the arrest and subsequent release of social media commentator David Essandoh, who was reportedly picked up after lamenting online over the resurgence of power outages, popularly referred to as “dumsor.” “The latest of such acts of intimidation has been the …
Mahama Government Is Stifling Free Speech – Bawumia
David Essandoh The Agona West Constituency Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), David Essandoh, was last Monday arrested by armed men in police garb at Agona Swedru and his whereabouts at the time of filing this report unknown. …
‘Dumsor Is Back’ Post Begets Arrest Of Constituency Organiser
Politics
Afenyo-Markin condemns remand of Abronye DC as political persecution
The News
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized the remand of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) and other opposition members, calling it a "profound constitutional wrong" and describing the arrest and prosecution for public speech as political persecution rather than justice.
Why it matters
The minority's charge that the remand of Abronye DC and others for political speech constitutes persecution highlights ongoing tensions over press freedom and political accountability under the new administration.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Monday 18 May
Afenyo-Markin condemns remand of Abronye DC as political persecution
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized the remand of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) and other opposition members, calling it a "profound constitutional wrong" and describing the arrest and prosecution for public speech as political persecution rather than justice.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Mahama government resurrecting criminal libel law through prosecution
Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has accused President John Dramani Mahama of resurrecting Ghana's abolished criminal libel regime through the prosecution of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), who was arraigned on charges of offensive conduct and publication of false news stemming from a social media video criticising a Circuit Court judge. Afenyo-Markin described the arrest and prosecution as unconstitutional, a threat to free speech and democracy, and "state-sponsored political persecution."
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Sunday 17 May
Afenyo-Markin condemns arrest of NPP regional chairman as political persecution
Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has condemned the arrest and prosecution of Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), calling it "state-sponsored political persecution" by President John Dramani Mahama's government. Abronye DC was arraigned on May 13, 2026, on charges of offensive conduct and publication of false news stemming from comments criticizing a Circuit Court judge's conduct and impartiality.
17 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Friday 15 May
Former CPP general secretary criticizes Bawumia over BNI arrest handling
Nana Yaa Jantuah, former General Secretary of the Convention People's Party, criticized former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia for condemning alleged NPP harassment and arrests, claiming Bawumia ignored her appeals when she was allegedly arrested by the BNI during his tenure as Vice President. She also accused NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Boffour Abronye of making offensive public remarks about her.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 13 May
Bawumia condemns NDC government over alleged NPP intimidation
The NPP's 2028 flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has accused the NDC government of undermining democracy through intimidation and harassment of party members since January 2025, citing arrests and detention of NPP officers and supporters as examples of what he calls politically motivated persecution.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Bawumia accuses NDC government of targeting opposition members
Former Vice President and 2028 NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has alleged that officers, activists, and supporters of the opposition NPP have faced intimidation, arrests, and detentions under the current NDC administration since January 2025, claiming such actions undermine free speech and threaten Ghana's democracy.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Bawumia accuses NDC government of suppressing opposition free speech
Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has accused the NDC government of undermining democracy through intimidation of NPP members, citing arrests and detentions as evidence of targeting opposition figures and calling for accountability from state officials involved.
13 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bawumia accuses NDC government of suppressing opposition free speech
Former Vice President and NPP presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia has accused the NDC administration of orchestrating a systematic assault on democracy, free speech, and opposition rights, alleging that NPP officers, activists, and supporters have faced arrests, intimidation, and detention since January 7, 2025. His statement follows the remand of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe Abronye and the arrest of social media commentator David Essandoh for criticizing power outages.
13 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Bawumia accuses NDC government of stifling free speech
Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has accused the NDC administration of orchestrating systematic attacks on democracy, free speech, and opposition rights, alleging that NPP officers, activists, and supporters have faced arrests, intimidation, and detentions since January 7, 2025. He cited the cases of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe Abronye's remand and social media commentator David Essandoh's arrest over complaints about power outages.
13 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
NPP Constituency Organiser Arrested Over 'Dumsor' Social Media Post
David Essandoh, the Agona West Constituency Organiser of the NPP, was arrested by armed men in police garb, allegedly in reaction to a social media post claiming "dumsor is back." NPP officials have condemned the arrest as political intimidation and suppression of free speech.
13 May 2026 · Daily Guide →